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What is everyday life like in a convent? — Euromaxx

June 27, 2025

Life in a convent: heaven or hell? Plus: Dancing for freedom in Georgian clubs. And: mass tourism in Venice – how do locals cope?

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Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe

Europe in all its diversity and fascination – that's what Euromaxx brings to the screen. Once a week, DW's magazine offers its international viewers absorbing insights into European culture and lifestyle.

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